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We're a bit of an unusual bunch of IT geeks. We actually love to talk IT! Ask us to give you some advice or recommendations, or to explain an IT term, process, or system, and look out! POW - we'll talk your ear off! But at least you'll come away with a bit of knowledge and some sound advice! Plus, you might learn something. From case studies, to thought leadership, to the latest trends in IT and how to combat those dreaded cyber villains, Talk IT is where we get to impart some of our kick-ass wisdom!

From 39% to 70% Secure Score in Nine Months

A 170-seat client started on a Microsoft Secure Score of 39%. Nine months of steady compliance work later it cracked 70%, with 90% the target by October.

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Info-Stealers: Hackers Now Go Straight for Tokens

Hackers aren’t only getting fed at your perimeter. They’re skipping the line and heading straight for your tokens, session cookies, ...

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Hackers Love “123456”: Risky Password Habits

Hackers love weak passwords like “123456.” We see it all the time: users recycling the same password across accounts, admins ...

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Spark Phone Scam Thwarted by IT Live

Laurel took a call that looked like Spark and turned out to be a scam. Huntress caught the attempt before it went anywhere - here is how it played out.

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Nearly Half of NZ SMEs Targeted by Cyberattacks

Did you know that nearly half of New Zealand’s SMEs have been targeted by cyberattacks, resulting in losses of millions ...

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Data Backup Isn’t Enough — Enter Data Protection

A backup is your last line of defence. Data protection is everything you do so you never need to test ...

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Vulnerability Management: A 6-Step Guide for NZ Businesses

Most successful attacks don’t use zero-days. They use holes that were patched two years ago and never installed on your ...

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Mobile Malware is on the Rise – What Should You Do?

This just in: Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered some alarming information. Recently mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This is concerning both ...

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Managed Services vs Block Hours: Which Fits You?

The two most common types of IT support are “managed services” and “block hours.” Which one is right for you? ...

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Have You Got a Business Continuity Plan?

Have you got a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) — and is it updated? A BCP is the plan for how ...

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